Portable Power 2005 Announces Keynote Speakers; Annual event will gather industry leaders to discuss critical issues including trends in wireless devices and the impact of emerging markets on the global portable power supply chain.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- TIAX, LLC today announced the keynote speakers for Portable Power 2005, the leading international conference exploring the challenges and opportunities of delivering power to portable technologies.

The event, scheduled September 18-21 at San Francisco's Palace Hotel, will feature industry leaders sharing their perspectives on topics including the impact of growing markets such as China on the global portable power supply chain, the evolution of mobile headsets, and the convergence of mobile devices.

"We are delighted to have such a seasoned group of executives from the electronics, wireless, and semiconductor industries who will speak about some of today's most cutting-edge trends in portable power technologies," said Brian Barnett, PhD, managing director of TIAX's Battery Industry Group and chair of Portable Power 2005. "When considering the growing demands on portable technology and how markets such as China are impacting the design and development of new power sources, this forum provides an excellent opportunity for key industry players from around the world to gather to exchange ideas and share their vision for this dynamic marketplace."

Featured speakers include:

--Nicholas Brathwaite, Chief Technology Officer of Flextronics Corporation, who will discuss the fundamental changes within the global supply chain for portable products as a direct result of China's expanding role in the sourcing of portable electronics and related power technologies.

--William Wong, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Cellon Inc., who will address the rapid convergence of portable technology and the emergence of technologies such as video and IP TV. He will highlight how mobile handset units have been transformed into multimedia entertainment devices, video game platforms, business management tools, and cameras - all rolled into one.

--Edward H. Frank, Ph.D., Vice President of Research & Development at Broadcom Corporation, who will discuss the challenges of converging multiple communication technologies into single-chip devices.

In addition to these keynote speakers, Portable Power 2005 will offer feature presentations from industry leaders including:

--Hideo Takeshita, Vice President, Institute of Information Technology, Japan

--Hal Stratton, Chairman, United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

--Kamal Shah, Manager, Mobility Engineering, Intel

--Robert Wichert, US Fuel Cell Council

For information on topics for Portable Power 2005 or to register to attend, visit the conference website at www.portablepower2005.com.

Sponsors of Portable Power 2005 include SANYO, Texas Instruments, Call2Recycle, HYB Battery Co., Ltd., Nexergy, Portable Design, Portable Design China, Advanced Battery Technology, Advanced Fuel Cell Technology, analogZONE, Appliance Design, Batteries & Energy Storage Technology, Battery Power Products & Technology, Bityard Magazine, Electronic Design, e-Power Magazine, Fuel Cell Magazine, Power Management DesignLine, Technology Review, Wireless Design & Development, and Wireless Watch Japan.

About Portable Power 2005

Portable Power 2005 is the leading international event dedicated to the critical technology and market issues of power management and power sources for wireless communications, mobile computing, and digital A/V devices. It is the only industry forum that brings together designers, developers, and manufacturers of power supply systems, batteries, software, microelectronics and semiconductors, with OEM designers and industry decision-makers, to explore the challenges and opportunities of delivering power to unique portable technologies. Portable Power 2005 is owned and managed by TIAX LLC (www.tiaxllc.com), a leading collaborative product and technology development firm.